She Goes to Your Head hair salon (28-12 Steinway St. in Astoria) held their successful Hair For Care hair donation event on August 19. There was a total of seven donations: five people donated hair, and two donated funds that were sent directly to Greater Cincinnati Foundation Fund c/o Pantene Beautiful Lengths, the largest national movement and first campaign to […]

As a young person, the phrase “summer is almost over” can be quite intimidating. Another school year or a new semester is close at hand and there is so much to be done to make sure that you are fully prepared for the academic challenges ahead. The most important thing to do is find out what you need to succeed […]

Queens Council on the Arts (QCA) announced the launch of the Artist Commissioning Program (ACP) to support Queens artists to create new, original works to be interpreted for theater, dance, and music. This innovative program allows Queens community members to become panelists who will select four artists to each receive a $10,000 commission. They are currently looking for both artists […]

The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition’s 2017 Movies on the Waterfront Series concludes on Monday, August 28 at sunset, with the animated comedy-drama “Finding Dory.” The program will begin with the short documentary film, “Why Teach?” which was produced entirely by young people. Join your neighbors under the stars to watch the last movie of the summer with the beautiful […]

The Bayside Kiwanis Club has sponsored a child to attend K Kamp, located in Taberg, NY. K Kamp is funded by fundraising and donations conducted by the club throughout the year. The program is designed to mainstream all children, including those with special needs. It is noncompetitive, with emphasis on group and team building, and fun is emphasized at all […]

“The Clancys Of Queens, A Memoir,” by Tara Clancy has now been released in paperback (Broadway Books). Reviewed in the Queens Gazette a year ago, “The Clancys of Queens” is a coming of age/coming out story from the perspective of an “endangered species.” Clancy is a natural storyteller, a raconteur whose fresh wit and captivating voice have been charming audiences […]